Value is of no importance here, because you want to use these weapons, not to sell them.It's a fact that blunt weapons are much heavier than blade weapons. That's why stealthy types often prefer blade weapons and warrior types blunt.Blunt weapons can also take more damage than blade weapons, but blade weapons are much faster to swing or stab them. In reach, the numbers vary. If you want full detail about that just mail me (theelderscrolls@live.nl). Blunt weapons do much damage though, but over time - due to it's speed - blade weapons may do more damage.